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Iraq Oil Output Exceeds 5 million bpd

Business Majnoon oil field near the Iraqi city of Basra (Reuters)

Iraq Oil Output Exceeds 5 million bpd

Iraq produces more than 5 million barrels of oil per day (bpd), Oil Minister Basim Mohammed told state news agency INA on Saturday. According to Reuters, Iraq…

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Business IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during the Annual Meetings Plenary at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok on October 16, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

IMF: Any Slowdown in AI-driven Growth Would be Factor for Central Banks

Central bankers around the world would need to consider any slowdown in AI-driven growth as they assess steps in their fight against inflation, International…

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Business A worker carries loaves of bread for sale at a bakery in the capital city of Cairo, Egypt November 4, 2026. (Reuters)

World Food Prices Dip in October, but Remain Higher Than a Year Ago

World food prices edged lower in October as weaker import demand contributed to monthly declines in cereal, dairy and meat prices, but were still nearly 6%…

Business Copper at the Aurubis copper smelting and refining plant in Hamburg, Germany. (Reuters)

Copper Falls, Set for Worst Week Since March on AI Rout

Copper dropped on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly drop in London since March, as a rout in technology stocks battered markets. Benchmark three…

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Business Workers walk at Kalyon Karapinar solar power plant in Karapinar, Konya province, Türkiye, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP)

Emerging Economies Set to Match Advanced Nations’ Renewable Capacity Additions, IEA Says

Emerging ‌and developing economies outside China are expected to add as much new renewable energy capacity as advanced economies for the first time over…


Business A map showing the concession area Egypt granted to BP to explore for gas in the western Mediterranean. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt: BP Awarded New Offshore Exploration Block in Western Mediterranean

BP has won gas exploring rights in Egypt's offshore King Mariout concession in the western Mediterranean, the British-based company said in a statement on…

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Business The Dubai Global initiative is based on launching a wide network of 50 commercial representative offices for Dubai around the world. WAM

Dubai Launches Initiative to Establish 50 Integrated Commercial Representative Offices

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, launched ‘Dubai Global’, an initiative to…

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Business A picture shows a view of the Dubai skyline, including Burj Khalifa the world's tallest building, in the United Arab Emirates, on June 20, 2022. (AFP)

Dubai’s TECOM Draws Orders Worth $9.6Bln for IPO

Dubai business park operator TECOM Group said on Monday it drew orders worth $9.63 billion for its initial public offering, the latest Middle East listing to…

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Business A delegate walks past a BRICS logo ahead of the 10th BRICS Summit, in Sandton, South Africa, July 24, 2018. (Reuters)

Iran Applies to Join China and Russia in BRICS Club

Iran, which holds the world's second largest gas reserves, has applied to join the BRICS group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa that Beijing…

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Business Egyptian Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla during a meeting with the Secretary-General of OAPEC, Ali bin Sabt, in Cairo on Monday, June 27, 2022.  (Asharq Al-Awsat)

US Apex to Ramp Up Oil Production in Egypt’s Western Desert

Apex Chairman of the Board of Directors Roger Plank held talks on Monday with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla. Plank…

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Business The agreement is signed between the Federation of Saudi Chambers and Saudi Contractors Authority in Riyadh on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Agreement Signed to Advance Saudi Contracting Sector

President of the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) Zakaria al-Abdul Qader revealed that the number of workers in the contracting sector has reached three…

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Business The real estate law aims to regulate activity and raise the level of transparency (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Shura Approves Real Estate Contribution, Energy Supply Regulations

The Saudi Shura Council approved new laws regulating the energy supply system, real estate contributions, and the sale and lease of real estate projects. …

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Business Saudi-Egyptian Real Estate Forum in Cairo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Wishes to Explore Investment Opportunities in Egypt's Real Estate

Saudi Arabia plans to enhance cooperation and expand in Egypt during the coming period, announced the head of the Saudi National Real Estate Committee. …

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Business A pedestrian walks past a stock indicator displaying the Nikkei 225 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (C, top) and other world stock markets in Tokyo on 16 August 2021. AFP

Asian Markets' Rally Fizzles as Rates, Inflation Fears Return

Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday as investors struggled to maintain a recent rally while weighing central banks' inflation-fighting rate hikes and the…

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Business The Saudi-Italian Investment Forum saw the participation of a range of private sector representatives from both nations to explore mutually beneficial investment opportunities. (Saad al-Enezi)

Saudi Arabia, Italy to Boost Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Saudi Arabia and Italy underscored on Monday their strategic relations and determination to further expand their economic partnership. Addressing the Saudi…

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Business In Amenas gas plant, 1,300 kilometers southeast of Algiers. (AFP file photo)

Algeria Announces Discovery of 'Important' Gas Deposit

Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach announced Monday the discovery of an "important" deposit of gas condensate in the Hassi R'mel field in the Sahara desert. …

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Business This file photo taken on October 17, 2017 shows excess flammable gasses burning from gas flares at the Havana oil field, west of the multi-ethnic northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. (AFP)

Schlumberger Says It Will Not Apply for Iraqi Kurdistan Oil, Gas Tenders

US energy company Schlumberger has said it will not apply without Baghdad's consent for any tenders in the oil and gas sector of Iraq's Kurdistan region,…

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Business Representative of the UN-Habitat in the Arab World Erfan Ali (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UN-Habitat’s Ali: We Look Forward to Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

A recent World Bank report revealed the need to invest $4.5 trillion annually in urban infrastructure, indicating that making it low-carbon and climate…

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Business INCIT CEO, Raimund Klein (left) and NIDLP CEO, Suliman Almazroua signing an agreement for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) to drive the adoption of the Industry 4.0 focused and Singapore-developed Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) throughout the Kingdom. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi to Adopt Global Index for Driving 4th Industrial Revolution in Kingdom’s Factories

Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) signed on Sunday a partnership with the Singapore-based International Center for…

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Business Ears of wheat are seen in a field near the village of Zhovtneve, Ukraine, July 14, 2016. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Supply Minister: Egypt to Buy 180,000 Tons of Indian Wheat

Egypt has contracted to buy 180,000 tons of wheat from India, less than previously agreed, but is looking at ways to extract more flour from grain and even use…

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Business Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Central Bank Chiefs Meet to Discuss Inflation Challenge

Central bank chiefs and economists gather Monday evening at their annual forum in southern Portugal to discuss the best approach to the inflationary challenges…

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Business Crude oil storage tanks are seen in an aerial photograph at the Cushing oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, US April 21, 2020. REUTERS/Drone Base

Oil Extends Gains Ahead of G7 Discussions on Russian Exports

Oil prices extended gains on Monday as investors stood on guard for any moves against Russian oil and gas exports that might come out of a meeting of leaders…

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Business (L-R) Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi, European Council President Charles Michel, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, US President Joe Biden, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attend a working dinner session on the first day of the three-day G7 summit at Schloss Elmau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 26 June 2022. (EPA)

US Aims to Raise $200 Bln as Part of G7 Rival to China’s Belt & Road

The United States aims to raise $200 billion in private and public funds over five years to fund needed infrastructure in developing countries under a G7…

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Business The UAE aims through economic agreements to remove or reduce customs duties with a carefully selected group of markets. (WAM)

UAE to Double National Economy to $816 Billion by 2030

The Ministry of Economy has announced that the UAE will soon sign comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPA) with several countries. It will also…

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Business Some airlines, such as Ryanair, have already recovered or even exceeded their 2019 daily flight numbers. OSCAR DEL POZO AFP

Despite Strong Summer Start, Europe's Aviation Industry Frets

Air traffic is booming this summer, but after European vacations are over will passenger demand hold up? The question was the focus of the annual congress…

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Business A general view of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2022. (Reuters)

Saudi Bourse to Launch Single Stock Futures on July 4

The Saudi stock exchange Tadawul plans to launch single stock futures on July 4, which will enable local and international investors to hedge and manage…

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Business A man sleeps on a folding bed on a pavement as he waits in queue to buy petrol due to fuel shortage, amid the country's economic crisis, in Colombo, Sri Lanka June 17, 2022. Reuters pic

Sri Lanka Hikes Fuel Prices as US Delegation Arrives

Sri Lanka hiked fuel prices on Sunday, creating further pain for ordinary people as officials from the United States arrived for talks aimed at alleviating the…

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Business Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar al-Khorayef at the London Metal Exchange (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Investment Opportunities in Vaccines, Vital Medicines Worth $3.4 Bn

Saudi Arabia announced substantial investment opportunities in vaccines and medicines worth $3.4 billion, aiming to realize the Kingdom's goals of achieving…

Business File photo: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a joint news conference at the end of the Summit on the Financing of African Economies in Paris, France May 18, 2021. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS

IMF's Georgieva Says 'Some Pain' May be Necessary to Fight Inflation

The head of the International Monetary Fund on Friday underscored the importance of fighting inflation now to shore up the prospects for economic growth in the…

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